Everyday cycling

The smell of burning fat (1)

Some argue that prolonged, moderate-intensity exercise in the
"fat-burning zone" is best. Others argue that high-intensity interval
training is the best way to shed excess body fat. The truth is, both
types of exercise are effective for fat-burning, and a program that
combines the two is likely to be more effective than one based on
either type alone.

Everyone's talking bike share

In a bid to "save" the Melbourne Bike Share scheme from compulsory
helmet laws, the RACV will give away free helmets and they are
also looking into collapsible helmets. They clearly have it all well
thought out.

Debate resurrected

We've had compulsory bicycle helmet laws for ages in Australia, and (for
better or worse) debate on the topic doesn't usually raise much
interest. So you can't help but connect the renewed local interest in
bike helmet laws with the introduction of bike share in Melbourne:

Tools

Fixed and fenderless

While watching a handsome couple on a handsome couple of single cog
bikes the other day, I found myself wondering this way: I understand the
simple, minimalist beauty of the single cog but given that lots of
people seem to ride them as much for style, why don't you often see
mudguards on a street fixie/single speed? I mean you can get some very stylish ones and in Melbourne at any time of year, you want to
protect your tweeds from road gunk.

Cunning plan

Lunartic

A bike that's got a really unique combination of different wheel
sizes, a toothed belt drive and hub less rear wheel! The USP being the
gyroscopic effect of a large wheel aiding speed and more road-surface
contact adding stability. The small front wheel saves space and
enhances maneuverability.

Making space

Circumnavigation

"La Vuelta Puerto Rico is the ultimate cycling adventure for serious
endurance athletes. Circumnavigate the entire island as part of a
fast-paced international peloton on this fully supported, three-day,
375-mile journey."